Address- Anyone graduating this winter is welcome to apply
About the position
The Contracts Officer provides support to staff across Council with regard to contract management and administration matters. This includes preparation of contracts in partnership with technical and professional staff, providing support in implementing contract administration measures in accordance with Council’s policies and assisting in reporting on variation spend.
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW's most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State's energy industry, and we are now on the transition to being a renewable energy hub. We have the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, a healthy viticulture industry, and a large part of the world heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park within the Shire. We are also central to Newcastle, Tamworth and Dubbo.
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and we are committed to employee welfare and development.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications relating to procurement, contract management or experience in a similar position.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement and contract administration.
- A current NSW driver’s licence.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrated high ethical standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A high level of attention to detail.
- Demonstrated knowledge of design and construction contracts. (desirable)
- Demonstrated knowledge of Aus-Spec and RMS design and construction specifications. (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).
We offer
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $75,670 to $85,018 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 11% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Flexible work arrangements with access to access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
Further information and to apply
For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website or contact the hiring manager Anna Marie Bird, Coordinator Procurement and Contracts on 02 6549 3***. For more information regarding the application process please contact
Human Resources on (02) 6549 3***.If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact Human Resources.
To apply:
- Complete the application form below, including providing responses to the mandatory questions required. Please keep your responses concise. An unfinished application cannot be retrieved to finish at a later date.
- Attach your Covering Letter and Resume where indicated.
- Click ‘Apply’.
- You will receive an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
- All correspondence will be via the e-mail you have provided in your application.
- Applications close on 23 May 2024.
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